ISLAMABAD: Army Chief of Staff Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa on Friday confirmed death sentences handed down to 12 “hardcore terrorists” involved in “heinous” offenses, reported Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the military’s media wing.
The convicts are responsible for killing seven civilians and 92 security and police officials, as well as injuring more than 50 others.
All 12 convicts were tried by special military courts and confessed to their crimes, the ISPR reported.
Their names are Ghani Rehman, Abdul Ghazi, Ziaur Rehman, Javid Khan, Mohammad Zubair, Umar Nawaz, Sajid Khan, Haibat Khan, Ahmad Shah, Baz Mohammad, Momeen Khan and Suleman Bahadur.
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Army chief confirms death sentences against 12 terrorists
Army chief confirms death sentences against 12 terrorists
- The convicts are responsible for killing seven civilians and 92 security and police officials
- All 12 convicts were tried by special military courts and confessed to their crimes, the ISPR reported
China backs Pakistan in fight against militancy after deadly Balochistan attacks
- China is a major ally and investor in Pakistan and has pledged over $65 billion in major infrastructure projects, including in Balochistan
- Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian says ‘we mourn for lives lost, and our hearts go out to injured and those who lost loved ones’
ISLAMABAD: China condemns the recent attacks that killed more than 200 people in Pakistan’s southwestern Balochistan province, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday, reaffirming Beijing’s support for Pakistan in its fight against militancy.
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) group launched coordinated attacks in several cities across Balochistan on Saturday, killing 33 civilians and 17 security personnel. Officials said 117 militants were killed in skirmishes and follow-up operations.
Balochistan, which borders Iran and Afghanistan, is the site of a decades-long insurgency waged by Baloch separatist groups who often attack security forces, foreigners and non-local Pakistanis and kidnap government officials.
China is a major ally and investor in Pakistan and has pledged over $65 billion in investment in road, infrastructure and development projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
“China strongly condemns the [Balochistan] attacks... We mourn for the lives lost, and our hearts go out to the injured and those who lost their loved ones,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said at a press briefing on Tuesday.
“China firmly opposes any form of terrorism and will as always firmly support Pakistan in combating terrorism, maintaining solidarity and social stability, and protecting the safety of the people.”
Chinese nationals working in Pakistan have often been targeted by militants, particularly in the southwestern Balochistan province, where China is developing a deep seaport that is touted as the crown jewel of CPEC.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said last week the attacks, claimed by the separatist Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), were planned from India. New Delhi rejected the allegation as “baseless,” saying Islamabad was attempting to deflect attention from its internal challenges.
Balochistan is home to vast reserves of minerals and hydrocarbons. Separatist militant groups such as the BLA blame Islamabad for exploiting Balochistan’s natural resources and denying locals a share in them. The military and civilian government reject these allegations and say they are investing in the province’s development.
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